CNBC Economy / Updates
- Housing is flashing warning signs just as the Fed weighs more interest rate hikes October 21, 2026Housing data deteriorated further in September, according to separate reports Tuesday.
- UK inflation jumps to 3.5% — cementing rate hike expectations October 21, 2026U.K. inflation rose by a hotter-than-expected 3.5% in the 12 months to September, driven by the surging cost of motor fuels.
- Car buyers are demanding lower prices and better tech. Automakers must deliver both October 21, 2026Bain says tech leads purchase considerations in China while price remains No. 1 in the U.S. and Europe, as pressure mounts on Western carmakers.